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Women in the workplace

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, December 17, 2013 — Uncategorized

Maria Miller was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in September 2012.

Women make up just over half the population and to allow barriers that hinder their participation or achievement at work, simply makes no economic sense, this is the same message the Women’s Business Council (WBC) is highlighting as they publish their six month on review.

Helen Grant on Sports Personality of the Year Awards

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, December 16, 2013 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

It was a privilege to be at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in Leeds last night to celebrate an incredible year for British sport. And congratulations go to Andy Murray for winning the top prize. After his sensational 2012, the nation had renewed hope that Murray could become the first British man…

A fantastic performance in Brazil’s School Games

, December 12, 2013 — Sport

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between talented young athletes, National Governing Bodies of Sport and the Higher (University) and Further (college/school) Education sector. TASS Project Manager Colin Allen tells us about his experience on a recent trip with young athletes from Great Britain competing…

The highlights of my week

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, December 11, 2013 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

It was another packed week for me last week across the full range of my brief but in amongst all the hard work there was some very enjoyable moments along the way.

Serious business at the ‘Ministry of Fun’

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, December 9, 2013 — Tourism

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

26 November 2013 This is the first of what I hope and expect will be a regular series of blogs, covering the things I’m responsible for here at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. But please don’t worry; it won’t be a series of links to government announcements strung together with the kind of…

Reflections on China

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, December 6, 2013 — Culture

Maria Miller was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in September 2012.

I’m back in London now and have had time to reflect on the success of our trip to China. In just under three days, we made great strides in bringing our nations closer together through sport, creativity and culture.

Day 2 in China: showing the Chinese how GREAT Britain is

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, December 4, 2013 — Culture

Maria Miller was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in September 2012.

Another packed day in China, with a focus on promoting Britain as a fantastic destination for the Chinese. In the morning I was proud to announce VisitBritain’s China Welcome campaign, which kicks-off next spring.